Ottawa Extends Federal Fuel Tax Suspension

The federal government is extending its temporary suspension of fuel excise taxes through Jan. 31, 2027, as Ottawa looks to ease cost pressures tied to high energy prices, geopolitical conflict and renewed Canada-U.S. trad...

Manitoba Harvest Reaches 11% Complete

Manitoba’s harvest made just moderate progress during the final week of August, as weekend thunderstorms and heavy rain brought fieldwork to a temporary halt in some areas.

ICE Close: Big Gains for Canola to Begin September

Canola futures closed sharply higher on Tuesday, as strong crude oil gains and strength across global vegetable oil markets lifted prices.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Lead Way Higher

Corn, soybean and wheat futures all closed higher Tuesday, with soybeans leading the advance as stronger biofuel demand expectations, tightening crop prospects and geopolitical risks offered support.

Parts of Alberta on Initial 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral List

Livestock producers in parts of southern Alberta, British Columbia and more northern regions of Canada are included on the federal government’s initial list of areas designated for the 2026 Livestock Tax Deferral Provision...

American Spring Wheat Harvest Passes Three-Quarter Mark

The U.S. spring wheat harvest made solid progress over the past week, reaching 77% complete as of Sunday.

U.S. Corn Rating Steady; Soybeans Lower

U.S. corn conditions held steady this past week, while soybean ratings deteriorated as both crops continued to advance toward maturity.

Canadian Farm Cash Receipts Up 4.2% in First Half of 2026

Port of Churchill Resumes Grain Exports with Durum Shipment

The Port of Churchill is loading its first grain cargo for export since 2020, marking a significant step in the revival of the northern Manitoba port as a gateway for Prairie farmers.

Canola Crush Surges in July, Sets New Full Year Record

The Canadian canola crush surged to its highest monthly level of the 2025-26 crop year in July, capping a record year for domestic processing.

Wet Conditions Limit Early Alberta Harvest Progress

The slow start for the 2026 Alberta harvest is continuing.

Canola Jumps on Vegetable Oil Strength

ICE canola futures closed sharply higher Friday as strength across global vegetable oils pulled the market toward the upper end of its recent range. November canola surged $19.70 to settle at $823.70 per tonne, while Janua...

Grains Push Higher Into the Weekend

CBOT grains finished Friday with another strong showing as crop concerns, fund buying and global supply risks kept momentum firmly pointed higher. December corn gained 3 cents to $5.36 1/2 per bushel, November soybeans jum...